A female tenant in Enugu State attacked her landlord with a pestle after receiving an eviction notice. The landlord, an orphan, was struck on the head during the altercation. The woman and her children were arrested, sparking social media discussions over the incident.
A woman in Umugbabe Ovoko, a community in Enugu State, has been taken into police custody after reportedly attacking her landlord with a pestle. The incident unfolded after the landlord, a young orphan, served her with an eviction notice, asking her to vacate the property. The woman, who was accompanied by her two children, allegedly responded with violence. She struck the landlord on the head with a heavy wooden pestle, which is typically used for pounding food.
The landlord, whose condition is still unconfirmed, has not yet received any public updates regarding his health. The woman and her children were swiftly arrested and are currently in police custody as investigations proceed. The case has drawn considerable attention on social media, where users have expressed mixed feelings. Some have shown sympathy for the orphaned landlord, while others are questioning the tenant’s reaction and the reasons behind the dispute.
The incident has sparked a wider discussion about tensions that can arise during tenant evictions, with some speculating about the potential causes of such an extreme response. Authorities are continuing their investigation, but no official statement has been released yet.
